Cull cows

Beef prices have seen a marked increase during Q3 of 2024 and are trending well above the same period last year.

Remedial action is necessary to ensure that opening grass covers next spring are not compromised.

Processing demand for finished cattle continues to strengthen in Northern Ireland, boosting prices in the process. Base quotes are steady on lambs, but higher prices are available.

There have been further price increases in the beef trade, with prime steers and heifers commanding 500p/kg at NI plants.

Prices for prime cattle are edging upwards in Northern Ireland, while fat lambs are on steady ground.

Slurry storage also needs to be taken into account for farmers considering holding onto cull cows.

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including what’s happening around the country’s marts.

There are positives in the beef and sheep trade in Northern Ireland with cattle quotes rising and marts underpinning lamb prices.